Volunteer

Volunteer with Orange Sky All it takes is a few hours a fortnight to help people experiencing homelessness or hardship. Apply now A day in the life of a volunteer Overview Why volunteer What to expect Where we are Roles FAQs Apply now Why volunteer By volunteering with Orange Sky, you can create meaningful impact by supporting people experiencing homelessness or hardship to feel more connected and less isolated through access to improved hygiene, health and quality of life. The sense of community amongst our volunteers is strong. Not only will you have the opportunity to create lasting connections and friendships, but also gain valuable insights and experiences to enhance your personal growth and learning . Apply to volunteer now What to expect as a volunteer Join a team of dedicated volunteers who head out once a week or fortnight to support people doing it tough with clean laundry and genuine, non-judgemental conversations. 2-4 hours per week/fortnight 6 month commitment Genuine conversations Download our Volunteer Position Description Download Here reset map Find your local Orange Sky service to volunteer Find our services near you! Find out shift availabilities in your location Use my location Search in faster text-only view --> "> Text View Directions Volunteer here What to expect Leadership roles We have a number of leadership roles available for different volunteer positions, depending on your skillset and availablity, and vacancies in your location. Asset Leader Support a local vehicle or laundry pod, and lend a hand with transportation and maintenance. Mechanical knowledge is not a requirement for this role. Apply Now Service Coordinator Support 3-4 Team Leaders, and monitor and coordinate shift and incident reports. Apply Now Service Leader Support local Team Leaders and Service Coordinators in a service, as well as manage relationships with volunteers, service partners and the Orange Sky team. Apply Now Community Engagement Coordinator Create a quarterly newsletter for volunteers, run volunteer events per year and engage with the local community. Apply Now FAQs from volunteers How much of my time is needed? We ask for a minimum commitment of 2-4 hours, on a weekly or fortnightly basis. Do I need to be physically fit? While you don’t need to be super fit to volunteer on an Orange Sky shift, it can be a physically demanding role with a high degree of bending and lifting. You need to be able to carry items (approx. 15-20kg). Do I need to be over 18 years old? Yes, you need to be over 18 years old to volunteer. How long does the application process take? Once you submit your application, it will only take a few days for our team to review and approve your application. Then you can apply to join a shift! How long before I can get onto a shift and start helping people? Depending on where you are located, there may be a waitlist of people just like you who are excited to get out helping their community! To fast-track your way onto shift, we recommend checking our Locations Page and searching for a shift that is labelled ‘Priority’. What type of training is provided? All volunteers are required to complete an online training module which includes instructions for operating a laundry and/or shower shift, and a guide to safety and support on shift. Once completed, volunteers will undertake on-shift training with their Team Leader, to ensure that they feel confident on shift. All volunteers have access to our Support Team during shift for any questions regarding the shift or general operation. Do I need to complete a background check? We have different requirements, which are state or territory dependent, or related to where you are located. Contact Us Other ways to support us... Fundraise for us Whether you’d like to join one of our events, hold a morning tea at school or work, or you’re ready to run a marathon - every dollar you raise supports people doing it tough. Gifts in Will Bequesting a gift in your will is a valuable and lasting way to leave a legacy to people experiencing homelessness or hardship. Workplace Giving Allow your organisation’s staff to donate a portion of their pre-tax salary on a regular basis. Charity Gifts ‘Shower’ your friends and family on their special day with the gift of a load of laundry. Play For Purpose You can win great prizes while supporting Orange Sky. Scroll for more